Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Cunning and mysterious, Ruling, Middle Child, Cunning
Pronunciation: muh-DEE-uh, /məˈdiːə/, M AH D IY AH
Popularity Rank: #37,023
Derived from the Greek word 'medos' meaning 'cunning' or 'cunningly', Medea is a name shrouded in mystery and intrigue. In Greek mythology, Medea is known for her cunning and magical abilities.
The name Medea is of Greek origin and means Cunning and mysterious, Ruling, Middle Child, Cunning. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Medea is commonly found in Italy, Turkey, Georgia, and 51 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: muh-DEE-uh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /məˈdiːə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AH D IY AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Medea is recorded 907 times globally, ranking it as the 37,023th most common name worldwide.
Medea is most prevalent in Italy, with 275 occurrences, making it the 4,995th most popular name in the country.
In Georgia, the name Medea is found among 1 in every 229 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | #4,995 | 1 : 4,300 |
| Turkey | #9,313 | 1 : 13,769 |
| Georgia | #200 | 1 : 229 |
| Iraq | #14,563 | 1 : 18,365 |
| United States of America | #28,678 | 1 : 36,921 |
| Algeria | #16,671 | 1 : 30,941 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | #11,397 | 1 : 14,788 |
| Germany | #8,914 | 1 : 11,459 |
| Spain | #12,627 | 1 : 20,910 |
| Russia | #11,326 | 1 : 13,562 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Medea from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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